Mec Vannin has considered this document
and its intent in terms of broad principle. We consider that any surveillance
by a government body or agency that does not relate directly to a reasonable
(i.e. capable of being demonstrated in a Court of Law) suspicion of criminal
activity is an unacceptable invasion of privacy.

This instantly limits the specific bodies
who can legitimately be authorised to carry out any form of surveillance
and the instances in which it may be carried out. Certainly, the notion
that Local Authorities be capable of carrying out surveillance operations
is positively frightening.

We further believe that people who have
been subject to surveillance should, as a matter of course, be informed
of the fact once the surveillance has finished, should no evidence
be found. This should also apply to interception of communications.

Consequently, Mec Vannin recommends that
this legislation be redrafted with those principles in mind.